If you love pumpkin spice, this is your time of year. You can cruise right into your local Starbucks and pick up your Pumpkin Spice Latte, stop by a donut shop for a pumpkin spice donut (or make your own!), and then go home and light your pumpkin spice candles. It’s really quite amazing. But why stop there? Why not sneak a little of that pumpkin spice into your beauty routine?
Before you think it’s crazy, hear me out… Because what you might not know is that besides being delicious, pumpkin is actually pretty great for your skin. Rich in enzymes and antioxidants, pumpkin removes dead skin cells and nourishes your skin. And coffee? Well that’s surprisingly good too. Coffee is a great anti-inflammatory and can help smooth your skin. Coffee has even been proven to temporarily reduce cellulite. When you think about it, besides being a great beverage combination, pumpkin spice and coffee are also a pretty great beauty combo.
So why not combine the two to make the perfect fall body scrub – Pumpkin Spice Latte Body Scrub!
1/2 cup olive oil
Topping
1/4 cup of dry milk
1 tsp. pumpkin syrup
3 tbsp. olive oil
Step 1 – In a large mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients – brown sugar, sugar, and pie spice – and stir well.
Step 2 – In a small bowl, add the wet ingredients – ground coffee, vanilla extract, and olive oil – and stir to combine.
Step 3 – Slowly add the dry ingredients and mix well.
Step 4 – In a separate bowl add the topping ingredients and stir to combine.
Step 5 – Fill your airtight container 3/4 of the way full with the coffee mix and then top with the topping mix. Store in airtight container and enjoy anytime you need a pumpkin spice spa escape!
This is pretty cool! I need something that would rub off this dry skin! With winter on its day need this!
I’m loving how everything is pumpkin-themed! It’s getting me even more into the autumn mood. I haven’t used a sugar scrub in awhile but I really should!
It’s fall and I am all about pumpkin. I am definitely going to make this one!
This looks like such a relaxing scrub recipe. I bet it would be perfect for a pedicure!
I love making my own body scrubs. I will have to try this recipe on the weekend. I bet it smells amazing.
I love pumpkin spice everything. I am excited to try this recipe. Body scrubs leave my skin so soft and smooth.
I can practically smell it through the monitor. What a special treat for skin!
Wow, this looks and sounds amazing. I am going to make some of this for myself. Thanks for the how-to!
I love scrubs! I’ve never tried making my own though! I may have to give this a try!
It’s fall and I looooove pumpkins. I am definitely going to make it!
Oh I love homemade scrubs and will have to make this!!
I really love ANYTHING pumpkin. I bet this smells as good as it feels to use as a DIY scrub during fall.
It does!
I had no idea pumpkin had such benefits for your skin (or coffee either for that matter).
I plan on sharing this with my sister.
I LIVE for SCRUBS and I love that I can make my own thanks to your post with PUMPKIN!! can;t wait to indulge in a little at home spa fun this weekend!
Mmmmm yummy, got to love body scrubs.
I could see me enjoying a very hot shower using this. I bet my skin would feel alive and awake after that!
All Pumpkin spice. All the time! What a lovely inspired body scrub!
Wow this is great, I might try it one day without the dairy (allergies). Maybe with the dry coconut milk I have. 🙂
Good thinking – What a great substitute!
Ooooh!!! I love anything pumpkin in the Fall and any excuse to pamper myself is welcome! I cant wait to try this out!
I love scrubs like this! What a great gift idea!
So great – characteristic taste of autumn!!! I like this. Thanks for your sharing!!!